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Bruce Landay's avatar

I'm in the middle of editing my current novel in progress after getting feedback from my editor for a developmental edit. I don't edit backwards but always create a revision plan so I don't forget to do things. It also forces me to look at the bigger picture issues. I've also found it takes multiple passes to get the editing right and the book in final shape.

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M.E. Proctor's avatar

A big benefit of the "edit backwards" is that it removes what I call the "drone", when I read the manuscript front to end I get in this quasi slumber state where I don't notice anything anymore - because I know the thing inside out. Reading aloud also helps ...

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Matt Cyr's avatar

This is kick ass advice. Love when in your process you use this tool. Makes a ton of sense doing it on / around the 3rd pass

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Victor De Anda's avatar

Great post, Rob. Will have to give this a try.

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